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====Bulbagarden====
====Bulbagarden====
[[File:Bulbagarden April Fools 2017.png|thumb|right|The Team Skull skin]]
[[File:Bulbagarden April Fools 2017.png|thumb|right|The Team Skull skin]]
*The [[Bulbagarden forums]] had its sections replaced with [[Team Skull]]–themed sections and an enforced forum skin featuring Team Skull.
*The [[Bulbagarden forums]] had its sections replaced with [[Team Skull]]–themed sections and an enforced forum skin featuring Team Skull. The staff also assumed identities of either Team Skull, the [[Aether Foundation]] (referred to as Aether FUNdation), or other [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] characters.


====Other fansites====
====Other fansites====
*[[Marriland]] announced Pokémon Star, and announced [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Jynx}}, and {{p|Alakazam}} with accompanying pictures on all but Alakazam.
*[[Marriland]] announced Pokémon Star, and announced [[Alolan form|Alolan]] {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Jynx}}, and {{p|Alakazam}} with accompanying pictures on all but Alakazam.
*[http://www.pokemothim.net/2017/04/usuario-chines-vaza-informacoes-do-novo.html PokéMothim] revealed lots of information about Pokémon Stars, coming from a Chinese leaker, including new [[Trial Captain]]s, [[Island Kahuna|kahunas]], and [[regional variant]]s, and a trip to the [[Sevii Islands]].
*[http://www.pokemothim.net/2017/04/usuario-chines-vaza-informacoes-do-novo.html PokéMothim] revealed lots of information about Pokémon Stars, coming from a Chinese leaker, including new [[Trial Captain]]s, [[Island kahuna|kahunas]], and [[regional form]]s, and a trip to the [[Sevii Islands]].
*[[Pokémon Central Wiki]] posted news from "a reliable source" that Magikarp had been given a [[Z-Crystal]] called "MAGIKARPIUM Z" and a new move called "Splash Ultrasupercritico" (translated as Ultra Super Critical Splash) which one hit KO's the opponent and a random Pokémon not on the field, the news article ended with "ALL HAIL MAGIKARP!". They also featured Magikarp on their home page and changed its color to orange instead of their usual blue.
*[[Pokémon Central Wiki]] posted news from "a reliable source" that Magikarp had been given a [[Z-Crystal]] called "MAGIKARPIUM Z" and a new move called "Splash Ultrasupercritico" (translated as Ultra Super Critical Splash) which one hit KO's the opponent and a random Pokémon not on the field, the news article ended with "ALL HAIL MAGIKARP!". They also featured Magikarp on their home page and changed its color to orange instead of their usual blue.
*[https://www.bisaboard.de/index.php/Thread/306084-BisaLand-eröffnet-Ende-des-Jahres-seine-Pforten/?postID=6705506#post6705506 Bisafans] posted that they are opening a Bisafans leisure park called BisaLand at the end of the year, which will feature restaurants, hotels, rides and Bisafans-shops at a reasonable price. But since the roller coaster developers and architects have cancelled the project they are reaching out to their fans to send in suggestions on how the park should look like.
*[https://www.bisaboard.de/index.php/Thread/306084-BisaLand-eröffnet-Ende-des-Jahres-seine-Pforten/?postID=6705506#post6705506 Bisafans] posted that they are opening a Bisafans leisure park called BisaLand at the end of the year, which will feature restaurants, hotels, rides and Bisafans-shops at a reasonable price. But since the roller coaster developers and architects have cancelled the project they are reaching out to their fans to send in suggestions on how the park should look like.
*[[52Poké Wiki]] posted news from the "official website" that the sequel to [[Great Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~]], Great Detective Pikachu ~DELUXE~, will be releasing worldwide in late 2017 on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game will include all content from the original game, also featuring over 60 Pokémon, including those from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
*[[52Poké Wiki]] posted news from the "official website" that the sequel to {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}, Great Detective Pikachu ~DELUXE~, will be releasing worldwide in late 2017 on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game will include all content from the original game, also featuring over 60 Pokémon, including those from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
*Reddit's /r/pokemon, /r/pokemongo, and /r/thesliphroad all featured events.
*Reddit's /r/pokemon, /r/pokemongo, and /r/thesliphroad all featured events.
** /r/pokemon was taken over by Team Skull with the admins turning into various members of the organization.   
** /r/pokemon was taken over by Team Skull with the admins turning into various members of the organization.   
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Pokémon Central Wiki April Fools.png|Magicarp news
Pokémon Central Wiki April Fools.png|Magikarp news
BisaLand April Fools.png|BisaLand
BisaLand April Fools.png|BisaLand
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</gallery>
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==Other==
==Other==
* [[NIWA]] anounced that "Due to some recent disagreements with Nintendo, NIWA has officially decided to become SIWA - the Sony Independent Wiki Alliance!". Some of its members changed name to popular franchises from Sony and even changed Bulbapedia to Invizipedia about Invizimals.
* [[NIWA]] announced that "Due to some recent disagreements with Nintendo, NIWA has officially decided to become SIWA - the Sony Independent Wiki Alliance!". Some of its members changed name to popular franchises from Sony and even changed Bulbapedia to Invizipedia about Invizimals.


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